Howard Zehr, co-director of the Conflict Transformation Program at Eastern Mennonite University, will be recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of restorative justice. Dr. Zehr, who is professor ... read more about Zehr to Be Recognized for Reconciliation Work
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War in Iraq – EMU RESPONDS…
Serious About Peace? Here’s Tangible Proof
Fighting Laws of Human Nature
So, American forces drew a bad hand with unprecedented sandstorms in a critical stage of the war. Bad weather will eventually yield to good. But unfortunately for those with their ... read more about Fighting Laws of Human Nature
A long-term strategy for American security
November 9, 2001 Short-Term Strategy: (Increased security in the next 2 years) Dismantle terrorist networks. Arrest al Qaeda operatives and bring them to trial. Avoid a focus on bin Laden, as ... read more about A long-term strategy for American security
Is U.S. policy being driven by the Pentagon’s hardware?
On Monday, November 5, 2001, William Raspberry wrote a Washington Post column in which he asked: “Did I miss something? A few weeks ago, the administration line was that the ... read more about Is U.S. policy being driven by the Pentagon’s hardware?
Creating a big circle for a difficult discussion: Keynote address for the first teach-in at Eastern Mennonite University
Thank you so very much for inviting me to give this first keynote address for the teach-ins at EMU. First, I would like to congratulate Marcus Miller and the entire SGA committee responsible ... read more about Creating a big circle for a difficult discussion: Keynote address for the first teach-in at Eastern Mennonite University
At the fork in the road: Trauma healing
(Note: This article was originally published in Conciliation Quarterly, a publication of Mennonite Conciliation Services, Spring 2001; Vol. 20, No. 2. Used by permission.) As peacebuilders, we must learn to ... read more about At the fork in the road: Trauma healing
Difficulties of confronting unconventional warfare
Words of caution for military retaliation Strategists of unconventional warfare have for decades sought to turn the anger and might of a military giant against itself. Thus, the September 11 ... read more about Difficulties of confronting unconventional warfare
Communicating with the terrorists and their supporters
“Go back to work; it will send a message to the terrorists.” “We need to send a message to the terrorists and all who support them and give them succor.” ... read more about Communicating with the terrorists and their supporters